Literary Analysis Writing Pre-Assessment

What is the purpose of a literary analysis?

• To study the biography of the author.

• To analyze or break down some aspect of a work of literature.

• To check for grammar and spelling errors in a text.

• To write a summary of the story.

What are some example topic titles for a literary analysis?

Choose 2 answers.

• How is irony used to create suspense in the text?

• Where is the author from?

• How does figurative language create the mood of the text?

• Why is the story printed on recycled paper?

For a literary analysis, you can also ...

(choose 2 answers)

• Write about the font used by the publisher.

• Compare and contrast two characters in the text.

• Talk about how conflicts in the text reveal the theme.

• Write an alternative ending to the story.

To write a literary analysis you must read the author's biography first.

• True

• False

A literary analysis ....

• Reveals your ability to understand and reveal the deeper meanings of a work of literature.

• Reveals your ability to speak English.

The thesis statement of a literary analysis must include the title, author and idea of the essay.

• False

• True

What must you provide to support your claims?

• Many opinions.

• Metaphors

• Evidence

There is no need to include in-text citation in literary analysis.

• False

• True

The tone of the text should be....

• Informal

• Formal

• Jolly and happy

What is the recommended organization for a literary analysis essay?

• -Intro + thesis

  - Body paragraphs

  - Conclusion

• - Author's biography

  - Prologue

  - Summary of the story

• - Body paragraph 1

  - Thesis statement

  - Introduction

  - Conclusion